THE Pictures Editor's daily gallery includes some of the best images from across the globe and highlights the length's photographers will go to in order to capture the perfect image.

In today's gallery forked lightning is perfectly captured as it rips across a Chinese skyline and, staying in the country, the heart-warming moment where a young panda opens it's eyes for the first time at the city's Taipei City Zoo.

There is also a incredible vista shot taken by brave photographer, Tomas Havel, as he takes in the incredible views at the famous 'Troll's Tongue' landmark 2300ft above lake Ringedalsvatnet in Odda, Norway.